The protagonist is expressing confusion and a lack of self-understanding. He feels as though his partner has taught him to know himself, but he still feels lost. He senses her silence and it adds to his confusion. The protagonist reflects on the pursuit of desires and how it can lead to hatred and darkness in the soul. He has encountered people who have tried to bring him down, but he has wasted time on them. He questions why anyone would take pleasure in his pain. The protagonist then speaks to a tree, using it as a metaphor for nature and unity. He realizes that all plants deserve equal respect and that humans need to learn from nature. He appreciates the tree's ability to be itself without judgment, unlike humans who discriminate based on skin color. The protagonist feels a deep connection with the tree and believes that they are united in some way. He has noticed the cycle of life and death that occurs in nature. He wonders how many have died and been born in the tree's presence and how many have passed by without truly experiencing its beauty. The protagonist questions if their connection has a purpose or if it is all meaningless. He suggests that they may have existed in previous lives, with their roles reversed. The protagonist acknowledges that trees are seen as sinless beings who don't cry, unlike himself who feels the weight of the world. He would write a song for the tree on each leaf that falls if he could. Despite his confusion, the protagonist values the tree and its wisdom.